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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.79, 777.72 and 355.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.79, 777.72 and 355.29 is: 532.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.79 : 777.72 = 355.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.79/777.72 = 355.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.79x = 777.72 × 355.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.79x = 276,316.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,316.14/518.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.62

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